Historic trains from Naples in November and December 2026: Caserta Royal Palace, Pietrarsa and Pompeii
Vintage trains with 1930s Centoporte carriages leave Napoli Centrale for the Royal Palace of Caserta, the Pietrarsa railway museum and Pompeii. A ticket costs €5 per leg and gets you discounted entry.
At a glance
- When
- Weekends and holidays, 1 November – 27 December 2026
- Departure
- Napoli Centrale, Piazza Garibaldi
- Ticket
- €5 per leg for adults, €2.50 for children, under-4s free
- Where to buy
- trenitalia.com, the app, Trenitalia ticket offices and machines
- Time needed
- A full day: back in the afternoon
Dates and times
- Reggia Express: Napoli Centrale 10:00, Caserta 10:35; back from Caserta at 17:30, Naples 18:13.
- Pietrarsa Express: Napoli Centrale to the Pietrarsa museum in about 15 minutes; back from Pietrarsa at 16:10.
- Archeotreno Express: Napoli Centrale–Pompei–Contursi; times and fares not yet published.
| Date | Train | Departs Napoli Centrale |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 1 November | Pietrarsa Express | 9:40 |
| Sunday 8 November | Reggia Express | 10:00 |
| Sunday 15 November | Pietrarsa Express | 9:40 |
| Sunday 29 November | Reggia Express | 10:00 |
| Sunday 6 December | Pietrarsa Express | 9:55 |
| Tuesday 8 December | Pietrarsa Express | 9:55 |
| Sunday 13 December | Pietrarsa Express | time to be announced |
| Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December | Archeotreno Express | time to be announced |
| Sunday 27 December | Pietrarsa Express | time to be announced |
Tickets and discounts
The fare covers one leg only: outbound and return are two tickets. Children pay half, and under-4s travel free.
- Royal Palace of Caserta: with a return train ticket, entry on the day of travel costs €14 (Royal Apartments, Park and English Garden).
- Pietrarsa: museum entry is €1 with a return ticket, €6 with a one-way ticket. Show your train ticket at the desk.
The train
A vintage electric locomotive pulls 1930s Centoporte carriages; the Archeotreno also adds Corbellini carriages and a baggage car. The programme is backed by the Campania Region and Fondazione FS.
Tip: the December trains to Pietrarsa run during the museum's Christmas market: book the train and the market ticket together.
Getting to Napoli Centrale
- Metro Line 1 and Line 2, Garibaldi stop.
- Circumvesuviana: Garibaldi station, beneath the Central Station.
For getting around town, see our guide to metro and funiculars.
What to see with the historic trains
- Royal Palace of Caserta35 minutes on the Reggia Express
- Pompeiiwith the December Archeotreno
- Christmas markets and Pietrarsafrom 28 November
- Central Station areadeparture point
Frequently asked questions
How much is the historic train from Naples to the Royal Palace of Caserta?
€5 per leg for adults and €2.50 for children, so €10 return. With a return ticket, entry to the palace on the day of travel costs €14.
Where do the historic trains leave from?
From Napoli Centrale in Piazza Garibaldi, reached by Metro Line 1 and Line 2 (Garibaldi stop).
What is the Pietrarsa museum?
Italy's National Railway Museum, in Bourbon-era workshops by the sea between Naples and Portici, on the route of the 1839 Naples–Portici line, Italy's first railway.
Are there historic trains after 27 December?
The autumn programme in Campania ends on 27 December 2026. As of 30 October, no trips have been published for January 2027.
Where to stay for the historic trains
47 places to stay in the Central Station area on Napolibnb.it, the Naples holiday-rental portal: you contact the host directly, with no booking fees. Every listing shows its official CIN code.
